No negotiations over detained Russian ship in Senegal
Negotiations concerning the release of Russian trawler ship “Oleg Naidenov,” which was detained by Senegalese authorities, failed to take place on Wednesday as previously scheduled.
French troops begin military operation in Central African Republic
The French forces have started a military operation in the Central African Republic (CAR), with extra troops arriving in the capital, Bangui, AFP reports, quoting French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
Four terror suspects appear in Kenyan court over Westgate Mall massacre
Four men appeared in a Kenyan court Thursday in connection with a terrorist attack that left at least 67 dead in Nairobi’s Westgate Mall on September 21.
Charles Taylor will serve out his sentence in UK
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor sentenced for 50 years in prison for war crimes, will soon be transported to the UK to serve out his sentence, AFP reported on Thursday.
Russian policeman saves Liberian child from ritual sacrifice
A Russian police advisor in Liberia saved a child from ritual sacrifice, the Russian Interior Ministry reports on Tuesday.
Russia's top judge injured in car accident in Ghana
The Russian embassy in Ghana is providing all necessary assistance to Chairman of the Russian Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev who has been injured in a road crash.
ArcelorMittal loses to Senegal in ICC arbitration proceedings
Steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal released a statement Wednesday acknowledging that it had lost to Senegal in arbitration proceedings centering on a 2007 iron ore mining and infrastructure agreement gone bad.
Migratory bird detained on suspicion of espionage in Egypt – report
Egyptian authorities have detained a bird suspected by a concerned citizen of espionage.
Mubarak to be released, placed under house arrest
Egypt’s ex-president Hosni Mubarak, who is to be released from prison within the next 48 hours, will be placed under house arrest, the Ahram Online news website said on Wednesday.
March 2014 murder trial set for “Blade Runner” Pistorius in South Africa
Paralympian Oscar “blade runner” Pistorius will stand trial for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp from March 3 to 20 of next year after having been formally charged Monday with murder.
Mubarak may be set free within the week - attorney
Attorney of Egyptian ex-president Hosni Mubarak says that his client may be set free this week, after the corruption charges against him will be dropped.
UN Security Council convenes emergency meet on Egypt crisis
15 members of the UN Security Council gathered Thursday for closed-door consultations on the political crisis in Egypt as violence in the most populous Arab country continues to gain momentum despite attempts by the interim government to stabilized the situation.
Over 400 people arrested after overnight clashes in Cairo
Egyptian authorities have detained 401 people during overnight clashes between police and the supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi. At least seven people were killed and over 200 were wounded.
Military overthrew after Morsi's repeated refusal to hold referendum
The military had no choice but to overthrow President Mohamed Morsi after he rejected two proposals to hold a referendum on his presidency, says Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Former president Morsi in safe place - Egypt's Foreign Minister
Egypt's ousted president Mohamed Morsi is in a "safe place", and no charges have been brought against him yet, AFP reports on Wednesday, citing the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Muslim Brotherhood call for resurgence in Egypt
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has called for an "uprising" in the country against those trying to steal their revolution with tanks, the local media report on Monday, citing the group's statement.
Al Jazeera says Cairo office searched by authorities
Egyptian security forces raided the Cairo office of the Qatari-owned media company Al Jazeera on Sunday.
Egyptian authorities authorize arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leaders
The Prosecutor General's Office of Egypt has issued a writ against the supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Badie, and his deputy, Khairat El-Shater.
Egypt's president and top aides grounded
Egypt's deposed president Mohamed Morsi and his top officials have been forbidden from leaving the country.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi refuses to leave his post
President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi, in his address to the nation broadcast live on state channels today, announced that he was going to keep his post, as ruled by the constitution, despite the calls from the opposition, urging him to resign.